configure

/kən'figə/

Thân thiện

I need to configure my new computer before I can use it.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To arrange or set up something, especially a computer system or device, for a specific purpose or in a specific way. This involves selecting options, connecting components, or adjusting settings so that the system functions as desired.
   • To design or adapt the structure of something for a particular role or function.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The technician will configure the network to improve security.
  • You need to configure the software settings before you can use the application.
  • The aircraft was configured for long-haul passenger flights.

Advanced Usage

• "to configure something to do something": To set up a system so that it performs a specific action.
  • I configured the email client to check for new messages every five minutes.
• "pre-configured" (adj.): Describing something that has been set up or arranged in advance.
  • The pre-configured software package made installation very simple.

Variants and Related Words

• Configuration (n.): The particular arrangement or set-up of the parts of something.
  • The configuration of the office furniture promotes collaboration.
• Reconfigure (v.): To configure again or differently.
  • We had to reconfigure the meeting room for the video conference.
• Configurable (adj.): Capable of being configured.
  • The device is highly configurable, allowing for many user preferences.

Synonyms

• Set up: To prepare or organize something for use.
• Arrange: To put things in a particular order or position.
• Customize: To modify something to suit a particular individual or task.

Related Phrases

• "Plug and play": A computing term for devices that work immediately when connected, requiring little or no configuration by the user.
  • Most modern printers are plug and play.

Học thuật

Verb

1. set up for a particular purpose
   • configure my new computer
   • configure a plane for a combat mission